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After one year in operation, the numbers are in: the United Kingdom's first energy-positive classroom is capable of producing 1.5 times the amount of energy it needs to operate. Known as the Active Classroom, the energy-producing...

Ho Khue Architects has created a beautiful office space in Da Nang infused with lush native greenery. The Vietnam-based firm constructed the Modern Village Office on an old lot that was covered in native plants. Inspired...

When Mr. White retired, he had an unusual building request: he wanted a studio where he could work and display his art that had few windows but provided plenty of natural light - all while enhancing his garden. The result...

Structure Tone, one of Manhattan's largest construction firms, isn't giving "sick building syndrome" a chance. Its new headquarters at 330 West 34th Street is the first in New York City to be certified WELL, meaning that...

A new ceramic travel mug based on the Taipei 101 allows anyone to carry the world's tallest green building in the palm of their hand. Taiwanese ceramic brand ACERA has lovingly based their design on the textured façade of...

Widely used by the Roman Empire to construct enduring architectural wonders, concrete has proven to be one of the most durable building materials. Though concrete reigns supreme, that does not mean it cannot be improved....

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has broken ground after becoming the fourth Living Building Challenge™ in the world for its Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL)...

Sustainability and environmentally friendly design has become an important part of the world of construction. This infographic explores some of the world’s most efficient buildings, ranging from buildings as different as...